Construction of the U.S. National Museum Building, 1908

ID: 20821 or MAH-20821

Creator: Unknown

Form/Genre: Photographic print

Date: 1908

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Box 9, Folder: 5

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Summary

Construction of the United States National Museum, now known as the National Museum of Natural History, July 8, 1908. The exterior walls are almost to their full height, but there are no windows. Building materials are on the ground.

Subject

  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
  • Natural History Building
  • United States National Museum

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Notes

There are similar photos in this location.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Box 9, Folder: 5

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1908

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

  • Museum buildings
  • Construction
  • Building materials
  • Windows
  • Stone

Form/Genre

  • Photographic print
  • Exterior

ID Number

20821 or MAH-20821

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exterior; Medium: Photographic print

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